We at Shakespeare & Company are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of one of our founders, Kristin Linklater, at the age of 84 at Housegarth, Quoyloo, Orkney in the early hours of Friday 5th June. In the words of Kristin’s friends and family, Kristin was “An inspirational writer, teacher of voice and Shakespeare, she helped a generation of performers, artists and people from all walks of life to free their natural voice.”
To us here at the company, Kristin, one of the company’s founders and the original Director of Training, was a force beyond measure, a uniquely powerful presence, and a true inspiration. To lose her so suddenly is overwhelming, as there was a distinct permanence to her devotion to the work she shared with the world. Kristin’s legacy, held by the multitude of students, teachers, and friends she touched and influenced, will stay with us forever. Remembrances to follow.
(photos: Kristin Linklater; Kristin Linklater, Kevin Coleman and Dennis Krausnick )

THE CHILDREN by Lucy Kirkwood starts performances this week in the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre. Don't miss this Tony Award nominee for Best Play. Get Tickets--->https://t.co/UgHkl9z8Ty
(photos by Nile Scott Studios) https://t.co/ZRxqXVsVJa

Shakespeare & Company is a professional live theatre company in the heart of the Berkshires, presenting a vibrant summer performance season featuring the works of Shakespeare in repertory with classic and contemporary plays. The Company offers one of the most extensive actor training programs by a regional theatre in the country, and is also home to an award-winning and nationally recognized theatre-in-education program.